Monarch Sierra Sport 3R 9430R Printer Quick Reference Guide

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Troubleshooting
If you cannot fix a problem, call Technical Support. For optimal
printer performance, we recommend cleaning the printer according
to the directions found in the
Operator’s Handbook
. For supplies,
service or assistance, call toll free: 1-800-543-6650 (in the U.S.A.).
See our Web site (www.paxar.com) for additional information.
Problem Action
Does not feed or
has a paper jam.
Remove any jammed supplies. Reload supplies.
Does not print. Check or replace the printer’s battery.
Your data stream may include a query for the
battery voltage.
Make sure the supplies are loaded correctly and
not upside down.
Open and then close the supply door evenly. If
both sides of the supply door are not completely
closed, uneven printing may occur.
Verify communications between the host and
printer. See your System Administrator.
The printer’s duty cycle may be exceeded. In
high temperature environments, pause the
printer for one minute after every four inches
printed. If the duty cycle is exceeded, the
printer may not print all of the information that
was sent to it.
NOTE: This is not a continuous batch printer.
Light/heavy
printing or voids
in printing.
Clean the printhead.
Check or recharge the battery. See “Charging
the Battery,” for more information.
Your System Administrator may need to adjust
the print contrast.
Open and then close the supply door evenly. If
both sides of the supply door are not completely
closed, uneven printing may occur.
Red or Orange
(Error) LED is on.
Check or load supply.
Error reading magnetic card’s data.
The printer’s duty cycle may be exceeded. In
high temperature environments, pause the
printer for one minute after every four inches
printed. If the duty cycle is exceeded, the
printer may not print all of the information that
was sent to it.
NOTE: This is not a continuous batch printer.
Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. Monarch is a registered
trademark of Paxar Americas, Inc. 9430R and Paxar Monarch Sierra Sport
are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc.